Finance & Delivery Cttee Paper 4 Budget 19/ 20

This document contains information for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Finance and Delivery Committee, discussing the 2019/20 budget development as of 22 February 2019. Prepared by David Cameron, Director of Corporate Services, the document outlines the current budget position, recent key movements, and next steps. The committee is asked to consider updates to the estimated budget and whether any aspects need further review before final proposals are presented to the Board in March. The budget position has improved, moving closer to a break-even target with a net expenditure of £32,000, although employer pension contributions have significantly increased. To manage costs, the Authority has held off on recruiting for two vacant posts. The Management Team and Operational Management Group will continue to refine budget estimates for the Board's meeting on 29 March.